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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Application Numbers (15 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 564 and 649 together. The Dental Council can bring a prosecution for a breach of Section 51 of the Dentists Act 1985 which prohibits the practice of dentistry by unregistered persons. The Council must prove that the individuals were either practising dentistry or holding themselves out as being willing to practice. The Council does not have powers to deal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Task Forces (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Deputy will be aware that in late 2011, a review of the future direction and role of Drugs Task Forces and the national structures that underpin the general drugs area was initiated. The relevant funding Departments and Agencies, the Community and Voluntary Sectors and the Drugs Task Forces were consulted as part of the review. A report on the review is being finalised and will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Under The Fluoridation of Water Supplies Regulations 2007, water services authorities are required to arrange for the testing, on a daily basis, of the fluoride content of water to which fluoride has been added. The water services authorities have regard to the Code of Practice on the Fluoridation of Drinking Water 2007 published by the Expert Body on Fluorides and Health to ensure effective...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens. Unfortunately, it has become necessary for the HSE to suspend certain products from its list of reimbursable items. These include omega-3...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €132 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines. In addition, people who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Review (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 provides for the introduction of a system of generic substitution and reference pricing. Generic substitution allows pharmacists to substitute a cheaper generic equivalent, at the patient’s request, when a more expensive product has been prescribed. Reference pricing involves setting a common reimbursement amount for selected...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the review and reconfiguration of nursing services in the Addiction Services in the HSE Dublin Mid-Leinster region. I have referred the matter to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens. Unfortunately, it has become necessary for the HSE to suspend certain products from its list of reimbursable items, including glucosamine....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the review and reconfiguration of nursing services in the Addiction Services in the HSE Dublin Mid-Leinster region . I have referred the matter to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, GP care without fees within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to Government commitment to introduce a universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Members of the Expert Body on Fluorides and Health are not paid a salary or allowances. Total of expenses for attendance at scientific conferences and for motor and travel for attendance at Expert Body meetings are shown in the table below for the years in question. The 2008 and 2009 figures include €188 and €479.96 respectively paid to the Chair of the Expert Body for travel...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (20 Nov 2012)

Alex White: An independent review of Orthodontic Services has been commissioned by the HSE. The outcome of this review will give guidance as to what changes will be desirable to provide the best model of care delivery nationally, given current resources and expected future demand for services.